Utilizing Intravenous Iron Injections to Improve Patient Outcomes
Melody Chang, MBA, RPh, BCOP; Andre D. Harvin, PharmD, MS, MBA; Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO; Brian Mulherin, MD; and Ashley Hall, PharmD, discuss comprehensive approaches to iron deficiency anemia (IDA), from its pathophysiology and diagnosis through various treatment options such as oral and intravenous iron formulations, while addressing challenges such as hypophosphatemia, treatment adherence, insurance barriers, and future directions in patient care, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment strategies and monitoring protocols to optimize outcomes.
Episodes
December 19th 2024EP. 1: Background and Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Panelists discuss how chronic kidney disease leads to iron deficiency anemia through a complex interplay of impaired iron absorption, increased hepcidin production driven by inflammatory cytokines, and reduced erythropoietin synthesis, resulting in both functional and absolute iron deficiency alongside diminished red blood cell production.
